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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
3
A hostess planned a lively luncheon inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Guests entered chaos with overturned chairs and flying curtains then created four stroke sketches of a March street scene. A prize bound copy of Alice in Wonderland and green candies were awarded. March 17 parties noted for novelty.
A bright screen centerpiece idea uses a large mirror to evoke the Lakes of Killarney with a round table focal point. Borders feature small pebbles and Trish figures with a Blarney Castle elevation, green shamrocks, harp place cards, gold harp bars, and candy pea favors, a confectioners showcase described.
A reader shares a list of birthstone themed phrases for each month. January Garnet Fidelity in every engagement. February Amethyst Peace of mind. March Blondstone To mourn your absence. April Diamond Pride. May Emerald Success in love. June Asate Tong life and health. July Ruby Great courage and success. August Pearls Modest loveliness. September Sapphires Innocence. October Opal Pure thoughts. November Topaz Fidelity. December Turquoise The most brilliant Success and happiness in life. Madame Merrill.
The article outlines spring fashion favors including ready-made petticoats in jersey cloth for warmth and bulk reduction, nattier blue as a leading color, printed bordure batiste shirt waists, and two-piece suit waists in chiffon or net with embroidery. It notes black satin gowns with embroidered net tunics and jet accents, plus jackets for outside wear.
Gray faced costume features a loose slit edged by gray satin, with a gored walking skirt and roses. A girl’s 14 to 16 years walking costume uses navy serge and silk with a satin hat rose. Materials listed include seven yards fabric and six yards serge.
Ballinger era dispute continues as a deposed forester labels his opponent an enemy of conservation. A cabinet officer vows to disprove the alleged charges amid the political clash and public tension.
Pinchot labels Ballinger an enemy of conservation and disloyal to the president, accusing him of false explanations. Ballinger counters that Pinchot attempted deception and calls his statements untrue, demanding proof of mendacious aims.
The Ballinger Pinchot controversy escalates as Pinchot accuses Ballinger of deceiving the president and betraying public trust. Ballinger replies he will present the truth before the joint Senate and House committee and will not comment further through the press.
President Madriz informs department governors that the United States is neutral in Nicaragua and urges preventing demonstrations against the Nicaraguan government. Melbourne reports Australia buys steel rails and fish plates from Lorain Steel Co for 500000 dollars.
Winter column shares a remedy mixing glycerine Concentrated Pine compound and whiskey. Read as a trusted daily prescription, users mix two ounces glycerine half ounce pine concentrate and half pint whiskey then take a small dose after meals and before bed. Shake before each use and ensure genuine Concentrated Pine.
A humorous exchange features The Girl insisting on continuing her mask while The Boy says he wore none. The playful dialogue hints at social expectations and etiquette in a light moment.
In Crimson Gulch Three Fingered Sam defends juror integrity. He says Bombazine Bill would not bias the verdict despite running the county's only undertaker business. The exchange centers on fairness and jury selection standards.
An old ad offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo touts honesty and solvency with Waldring Kinnan Marvin endorsing. Cure is taken internally, claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces, price 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials and other product pitches.
Nineteen hundred ten holds significance for clubwomen as the Central Federation of Women’s Clubs, with about 800000 members, plans its biennial convention in Cincinnati in May drawing women from around the world and various regions to unite in shared aims.
Advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children promising to cure feverishness headache and teething disorders while regulating bowels destroying worms and breaking up colds in 24 hours. Claims harmlessness and availability at druggists, with free sample by mail from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
In a brief witty exchange, Hewitt quips about talkative women while Jewett counters noting that some men talk a lot yet say little. The dialog reflects marriage humor and sharp repartee.
An old advert promotes Pettit’s Eye Salve for inflammation itching eyelids eye aches vision defects and light sensitivity. It cites Howard Bros Buffalo NY as the druggist. The message extols personal success and notes a general claim about women making an impression on men with soft heart or soft head.
Fragmentary ad text mentions Perry Peeis Painkiver as a health remedy and compares it to a wood for rheumatism and neuralgia. Mentions a 1Q years in use and a line about Lewis' Single Binder cigars. Overall illegible, with Shakespeare quote fragment.
Walter Rif enberg of Ainsworth Nebraska was convicted last Tuesday of murdering Joseph Davis and sentenced to be hanged on June 17. He is noted as a former regular army soldier.
A. Conlin, who escaped from Hot Springs prison Wednesday night, was recaptured in Okelona, Arkansas on Friday after a chase that left him seriously wounded possibly fatally. The incident followed the prior breakout and involved a gunfight with pursuing officers.
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